Indigenous Maritime Archaeology

Indigenous Maritime Archaeology aims to broaden our understanding of the archaeological record worldwide both above and below the water’s surface by incorporating Indigenous histories and worldviews. It goes beyond simply studying sites underwater and encourages the active participation of Indigenous Peoples in Maritime Archaeology. This is in keeping with the growing awareness of Indigenous Archaeology both within the discipline and also with the greater public.It goes beyond archaeological sites, the traditional territories of Indigenous Peoples and includes the entire archaeological record worldwide, including areas both in the near shore environment and offshore underwater. It may include typical underwater archaeological sites, such as shipwrecks, but it can also include other areas of interest, such as the study of Indigenous Mariculture, Cultural Landscapes and others.The first Indigenous Maritime Archaeology conference in Canada took place on Saturday, April 15th in Vancouver, British Columbia. Topics included the archaeology of submerged sites in the Pacific Northwest Coast, environmental change over the years and how it has affected First Nations Culture and new perspectives on finding additional archaeological sites underwater.This research topic provides a forum for publications resulting from the conference as well as others. It will feature articles that share information about research being done both in the Pacific Northwest Coast and other parts worldwide. Topic editors: Rob M Rondeau, Farid Rahemtulla, Meaghan Efford Source: https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/61150/indigenous-maritime-archaeology